A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 4388670 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4390717 epoch_slot_no: 5917 block_no: 4388493 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 4966 time: 2020-07-06 06:37:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7b3535a80bc770577b7ad46848e7056d132041c28bfd0858f9d36d5f6c30deefBlock Operator
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